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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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